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Tucker Acres
of Iowa
Truddy Tucker
May 163 min read
When & Why to Spay/Neuter
If you are about to make a decision on spay or neuter for your dog, please read the entire blog post. My goal is to give you all of the...
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Truddy Tucker
May 112 min read
How I Kennel Train My Dogs
While I do not claim to be an expert in crate training, all of my dogs are crate trained. With that being said crate training comes up a...
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Truddy Tucker
Apr 283 min read
Grooming Tools for Australian Shepherd Coats
Grooming tools for your Aussie are a very important! Aussies have a double coat that serves to keep them cooler in the summer and warmer...
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Truddy Tucker
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Nail Trimming
Nail trimming is often times a task that pet owners and pets alike are reluctant to do, however regular nail trimming is a must! Dogs...
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Truddy Tucker
Apr 13, 20232 min read
Why do breeders test their dogs?
While a dog may appear healthy and have no signs of a specific condition, they may carry a genetic marker that could be passed on to the...
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Truddy Tucker
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Is My Double Coated Dog too Hot?
Australian Shepherds are a double coated dog. This thick double coat is not a burden for them, even in the summer. The double coat is...
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Truddy Tucker
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Xylitol
Xylitol is a common additive to use for sugar free items. It is very common in gum and candies that are sugar free. It is also used in...
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Truddy Tucker
Mar 17, 20232 min read
MDR1 - Seizures in Australian Shepherds
MDR1 is a gene that indicates if a herding dog is genetically prone to be sensitive to certain drugs. These drugs can cause seizures and...
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Truddy Tucker
Mar 17, 20231 min read
About Tucker Acres
We have a small acreage in southern Iowa where we raise Australian Shepherds. We have recently moved to an acreage to allow the dogs...
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